MUMBAI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods from India, saying the country directly or indirectly imported Russian oil.

The additional tariffs mean India will face the highest levy along with Brazil, putting it at a significant disadvantage against regional competitors such as Vietnam and Bangladesh.

The tariffs are scheduled to kick in 21 days from the date of the executive order.

WENDY CUTLER, VICE PRESIDENT, ASIA SOCIETY POLICY INSTITUTE, WASHINGTON

Regrettably, the U.S.-India dispute is escalating, with the President now threatening an additional 25 percent tariff. This will essentially cut off most Indian exports to the U.S.

This turnaround in bilateral relations has occurred quickly and neither s

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